Re: Just got back from the dentist

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http://www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/spresent/resorption/sld007.htm Here is a link with info about external resorption in teeth

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Patty,

In all the cases I have ever seen I don't think there is a known way to prevent it. The etiology is inflammation due to bacteria but of course the mouth is full of numerous strains of bacteria. It is almost always asymptomatic and usually extraction is the course of treatment. Most of the time it is not readily visible in the mouth until it gets pretty severe and is usually diagnosed by x-rays. I have seen it on children even. It is pretty rare though. Thank Goodness:)

Take Care,

Crystal

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Thanks Crystal, is there any way to prevent this even before being diagnosed with it? I saw the inflammation symptom--and inflammation seems to be big with us all, just wondering.

Patty

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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 5:02 PM

Subject: Re: Just got back from the dentist

http://www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/spresent/resorption/sld007.htm Here is a link with info about external resorption in teeth